Makita BL1815 18-Volt 1.5 Ah Compact Lithium-Ion Battery |  | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $114.00
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 444
Media: Tools & Hardware
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 6.7 x 3
MPN: BL1815
Model: BL1815
UPC: 088381313766
EAN: 0088381313766
ASIN: B000UZQK8G
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1.5 Amp Hours | | • | For use only with Makita Chargers DC18RA;DC18SC;DC24SA | | • | 5X lower self-discharge keeps battery cells active and ready to use after long period of storage | | • | Charging at any time will have no effect on the battery | | • | Battery's built-in Memory Chip communicates with the charger to maximize battery life |
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Product Description
Replacement battery for use with Makita 18V compact series lithium-ion cordless power tools. Compatible With: Makita Power Tools, Battery Amp/Hour: 1.5, Battery Type: Lithium-Ion, Volts: 18, Items Included: 1 Battery
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| Customer Reviews:
 AHA! This one works. (UPDATE) November 3, 2008
Ted B (Clayton, DE)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
These batteries obviously have many problems. This is actually the second one, that I have, that works. 2 out of 5 is totally ridiculous. This is also the first one purchased from amazon.com - no complaint there.
UPDATE: Well here it is - some months later and 2 more dead batteries. What a shame - a really great tool and really bad batteries. I've bought Makita for many years, but probably won't again - MAKITA ARE YOU LISTENING???
Works fine for me... April 6, 2010
BF (OR)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I went ahead and invested in a pair of these batteries despite the mixed reviews, figuring I'd at least get a year out of them with the warranty. So far, they've performed just fine, even on tools that are supposed to only use the BL1830. I mostly use them on the BHP454 drill (note: this is one of the tools that's keyed for the 1830 pack) and BTD141 impact driver when I'm not going to be using them for long, so the decreased runtime doesn't bother me. I also use them on the angle grinder and recip saw (after removing the little tab on the tools) for light work in tight spaces. I wouldn't want them to be my only batteries, but they're a great addition to a couple of the larger batteries if you have a few tools that can use them.
These slim packs are very handy on the drill, impact, and flashlight- the lighter weight and smaller size are noticeable, especially with the smaller (BDF/BHP452) drills. However, buyer beware when it comes to using them on the 'heavier' tools, as they are keyed for the larger batteries because they can draw more current than these smaller batteries can provide without damaging the cells. So you probably shouldn't slap one of these on your circular saw and go ripping 2x12s all day, or you'll kill the pack very quickly. Makita isn't trying to screw you into buying more batteries, they're trying to make sure you don't kill your batteries.
Another note, considering how many complaints of defective packs there are: don't run these batteries down to nothing, and try not to store them fully charged. Running them into the ground is a sure way to damage the cells, and I've read estimates of up to 20%/year capacity loss for a fully-charged pack, compared to as low as 2%/year for a pack stored @ 40% charge.
And of course, like any cordless tool/battery purchase- shop your options before buying batteries separately. I got the BHP452HW kit for only $50 more than 2 batteries. That's a cheap, easy way to have a spare drill or driver and charger for around the house, or to sell to recoup the extra cost.
I'm knocking off one star because Makita doesn't do a good job of letting people know that these slim packs only work on certain tools- and not very many, either. That's been a complaint for years now, and it's still not mentioned anywhere in their literature or website- even my local Makita dealer didn't know they weren't compatible with all LXT tools. It's not like it's standard practice- Bosch's and Milwaukee's slim packs fit their entire lineup, AFAIK.
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